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How strong are pickup bed sides?

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MR5x5:
The easiest thing to do for a bed rail mounted set up is to add bed stiffeners to the back of the end of the bed as that is where it will splay out.  Basically a gusseted corner bracket that ties the bed to the sides. The distributed weight along the bed rail is otherwise not significant.

Here's a reference. Note that the Tacoma's plastic beds are notoriously week.

https://tacomabeast.com/products/2005-2023-toyota-tacoma-bed-stiffener-kit

follow maggie:

--- Quote from: CP on February 25, 2025, 06:05:38 AM ---Here's another option.  You're almost there anyway.

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Hah! I’d actually love to do that if I could ever hope to afford it!

Lots of good input here. I appreciate it, everyone.

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